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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1321 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the 1-Way Remote Start System, particularly its remote start functionality, ease of use, and overall performance. Many appreciate the fast and simple installation, along with the remote's range. However, some customers have reported compatibility issues with certain vehicles and concerns about battery drain in cold weather.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This review is related to Compustar 2

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This review pertains to Kordell the GM at Best Buy, eden Prairie, Minnesota. He was very helpful, courteous.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the remote start

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this remote start. I would purchase again for another vehicle. I decided to go to Best Buy because this is a known company and there are many around the US

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just in time for winter

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As an Uber and Lyft driver this product really helps me early in the mornings when I start my day I can have the car started and warmed for me before I even get to the car it works awesome and it makes my day start much quicker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just wanted to upgrade my new Mazda CX 9 and this was the perfect product for a remote start. Best Buy did a great job installing it and it took no time. I will be upgrading next with the remote with the drone and remote with the display next!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Auto remote starter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    installer great along with wonderful service. Took his time explaining how starter works

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great job installing, did not take long at all and veru knowledgeable. Love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Free best buy install. Works great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had this installed as part of a free head unit install. This works to not online start, but also to lock/unlock. I like that it comes with two remotes. It wasn't worth the extra price for the longer range / remote start confirmation upgrade. When I got this, it was cheaper to buy Best Buy Plus with this than it was to purchase with the normal price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy customer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with my purchase and thank you to the tech that installed the remote starter

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Remote start

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this for my wife and she loves it! Says it even works from inside the warehouse where she works, so the car is warmed up when she gets out. Best Buy tech did a great job installing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Remote start

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm very impressed with this electric start it works great it came with 2 remote starters I'm very happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Remote starter

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This remote start works good sometimes the signal doesn't catch but a 2nd try usually works if this happens its best to look at the car when you use it to make sure its started i would buy it again if i needed it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Service

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The geek squad agent were very professional and guided me probably on how to use the remote functions as well. and the whole process took less than 2 hours.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Remote start

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product worst service

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product for old cars! But don’t get it installed at best buy. Geek squad is the worst nightmare. They don’t give you appointments and when they do they are just rude.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Okay, but.....

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I thi k the items are find. But, unable get appointment for installation. Wiil drive 40 miles to store next week and try to get scheduled.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Remote Starter

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The gentleman who did the installation was very professional.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Poor service from Compustar and battery drainer.

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First I received a defective starter. They sent me another, but it was MY responsibility to swap it out. Thankfully, Best Buy covered it. It drains my battery in cold weather. Also, the phone app will sometimes lie, telling me it stopped or started, but it did not. I got it to keep my dogs cool in hot weather. It seemed to work for that, but not sure how to trust it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good product and good service never think that Best Buy going to help me like that

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A remote starter for you car

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you need one. This is the best place to get one. The Boom.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compustar Remote Starter

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We are thoroughly enjoying our Compustar, Remote Car Starter. It’s great not getting into a Cold Car in the New England Weather

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Remote start

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought a 2022 Venue and surprised it didn't come with remote start but didn't worry as I got this starter and it works like a champ all for $279 installed.

    I would recommend this to a friend